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Recent Examples of preemie
Offerings include girls’ and boys’ pieces ranging in size from preemie and newborn to toddler, in addition to mommy-and-me matching pajamas and loungewear for adults: sweatshirts, sweatpants, tank tops and PJ sets (for both women and men).
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Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024
Kate Wells/Michigan Public No hospital in the Upper Peninsula was equipped to care for a preemie that young.
—Kate Wells, NPR, 2 Dec. 2024
Steep cost of long-term preemie care takes heavy toll on overburdened families
For women at other homes, failing to follow house rules had different consequences.
—Laura C. Morel, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2024
But that's not as big of a deal after the FDA, CDC, and NIH said last week there's no link between the specialized formula for preemies and a dangerous intestinal illness.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2024
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Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024
Kate Wells/Michigan Public No hospital in the Upper Peninsula was equipped to care for a preemie that young.
—Kate Wells, NPR, 2 Dec. 2024
Steep cost of long-term preemie care takes heavy toll on overburdened families
For women at other homes, failing to follow house rules had different consequences.
—Laura C. Morel, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2024
But that's not as big of a deal after the FDA, CDC, and NIH said last week there's no link between the specialized formula for preemies and a dangerous intestinal illness.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preemie
Noun
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Franco's video made others aware of why parents may feel the need to set boundaries around wearing strong scents when holding newborns.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
9 Apr. 2025
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Providing Edith and her peers with comprehensive training marks another critical step toward a future in which every newborn has a chance to live a happy, healthy life.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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In the toxicology literature, a series of reports suggest a rise in melatonin misuse—and indicate that some caregivers are even giving doses to infants.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
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Vulnerable populations, including infants and older adults, are susceptible to health risks because of the colder temperatures.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Whale shark neonates, like other shark species, do not receive any parental care after birth.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Most sightings of whale shark neonates come from accidental encounters — fisheries bycatch, strandings, or occasional lucky observations by divers or fishers.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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For instance, François Boucher’s eighteenth-century paintings of toddlers engaged in the work of scientists, artists, and philosophers previously formed an odd parenthetical downstairs.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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Danielle and Richard each had one young child at the time — a toddler and a teen, respectively.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2025
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The nonprofit provides underprivileged kids with a custom birthday cake free of charge.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The toys used to be an afterthought—plastic prizes doled out to get kids to finish their nuggets.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The actress, 44, welcomed her fourth baby, her third with her director husband Thomas Kail, PEOPLE has learned.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Now, imagine having four babies at almost 100 years old.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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The dangers of children having phones at school is another issue the show tackles, albeit subtly.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Born in Georgia, Ridley was the seventh of eight children, and born on Dec. 21, 1952.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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This question is perhaps most pressing for Gen Z kiddos.—
Karen D'Souza,
The Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2025
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While these school apps are helpful in many ways—and who doesn’t love seeing a cute pic of their kiddo enjoying time on the playground?—they can also dial up the anxiety for parents like me.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Preemie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preemie. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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